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Employers can’t use SUB plans to top up employees laid off due to pandemic

Employers can’t use SUB plans to top up employees laid off due to pandemic

Employers with registered supplemental unemployment benefit plans aren’t able to use them to top up laid-off employees who are receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit.…

Green Shield Canada investing in pharmacogenetics company

Green Shield Canada is investing in Canadian pharmacogenetics company GenXys Health Care Systems. The two companies will be collaborating on new pharmacogenetic products, which are…

  • By: Staff
  • May 26, 2020 November 24, 2020
  • 15:20

The benefits of routine in an unpredictable world

When it comes to living through any stressful and uncertain time, routine is one of the unsung heroes. In a situation like the current coronavirus…

Employee well-being critical to return to work after pandemic

Addressing employees’ well-being will be a critical component of returning to the workplace as isolation and closure measures start to loosen. “Our greatest assets [are our] people,” said…

People Corp. appoints Brevan Canning president

People Corp. appoints Brevan Canning president

People Corp. has appointed Brevan Canning as president, effective May 21. Since joining the organization when it was created in 2007, Canning has held senior…

  • By: Staff
  • May 22, 2020 November 12, 2020
  • 15:00

Canadian plan sponsors seeing sharp declines in health, dental claims

Plan sponsors have seen significant decreases in their extended health and dental claims over the past three months, according to new data by Eckler Ltd.…

Competitive total rewards critical part of Canadian HR, corporate strategies: survey

Competitive total rewards programs are a critical component of Canadian organizations’ human resources and corporate strategy, according to a new survey by WorldatWork. The survey,…

  • By: Staff
  • May 20, 2020 November 24, 2020
  • 15:15

Home Depot expanding paid time off, doubling overtime pay

The Home Depot Inc. has taken a number of steps to support its employees during the coronavirus pandemic. In its annual earnings report, the global…

  • By: Staff
  • May 19, 2020 April 15, 2021
  • 15:15
Employers making plans for return-to-work processes: survey

Employers making plans for return-to-work processes: survey

The majority (93 per cent) of Canadian employers plan to favour a government-based approach when it comes to bringing their employees back to work, according…

  • By: Staff
  • May 15, 2020 November 12, 2020
  • 15:00

Legal considerations for employers as pandemic drags on

With the coronavirus pandemic set as the backdrop for the foreseeable future, employers are getting mixed signals about the best way to function safely and…

U.S. employers changing health, retirement offerings due to coronavirus

U.S. employers changing health, retirement offerings due to coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted U.S. employers to make several changes to their health and retirement offerings, according to a new survey by the International Foundation…

  • By: Staff
  • May 15, 2020 November 30, 2020
  • 09:05

Aon launches online tool to forecast coronavirus impact on benefits plans

Aon has introduced an interactive online tool that forecasts the impact of the coronavirus on employee populations across Canada, aiming to help employers anticipate the…

  • By: Staff
  • May 15, 2020 November 23, 2020
  • 09:03

NDP calling for two weeks of sick leave for all Canadians

The federal New Democrats say all Canadians require access to two weeks of sick leave benefits as provinces start moving to reopen their economies while fighting the…

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how legislative changes in Alberta are impacting employer-sponsored benefits plans was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the…

  • By: Staff
  • March 6, 2026 March 5, 2026
  • 09:00

Discrimination lawsuit underscores reputational, accommodation risks for employers: expert

A lawsuit against the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.’s Yellowknife bureau is serving as a broader wake-up call for employers navigating workplace culture, psychological safety and reputational…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • February 24, 2026 February 26, 2026
  • 09:00

Ontario court to decide if former HBC employees will receive hardship fund

Ontario’s Superior Court is scheduled to decide next week whether to approve a fund the insolvent company will set up to help former Hudson’s Bay…

AI gaining foothold with younger savings plan members, email remains preferred communications tool: survey

More than half (56 per cent) of plan members say email is the most effective way to communicate with them about their savings plans, according…

2026 Workplace Benefits Awards now open for entries

Calling all employers and plan sponsors — the 2026 Workplace Benefits Awards are now open for entries! If your organization is leading the way in…

  • By: Staff
  • March 30, 2026 March 26, 2026
  • 09:00

BMO supporting women’s health through conferences, resources

The Bank of Montreal is supporting women’s health through information sessions and an enhanced resource hub. The bank is hosting the latest session in its…

Feds increasing pay, retention bonuses for CAF personnel

Ottawa is hiking entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces privates by 20 per cent for the regular force and 13 per cent for reservists. That…

Education benefits, tuition assistance prove life-changing for some employees

After five years of working long nights as a truck driver, Julius Mosley wanted a change. He found driving unfulfilling, and his teenage son needed…

61% of Canadian workers say return-to-workplace mandates impose financial burden: survey

Nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of Canadian employees say return-to-worksite mandates impose a financial burden, a percentage that increases to 70 per cent among hybrid…

  • By: Staff
  • May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024
  • 15:00